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Debating the RAM Limit in MacBook Pro
In this chapter, they discuss the debate surrounding the supply of eight gigs of RAM in the new M3 MacBook Pros. Apple claims that their memory is more efficient and that eight gigs on the M3 is equivalent to 16 gigs on other systems. They argue that the unified memory architecture and fast disk subsystems make it unnecessary to upgrade to a higher amount of RAM. However, there is a question of whether eight gigs is truly enough for future-proofing. They also mention that some lower-end M-series processors are essentially part-binned versions of better processes. The chapter concludes with the idea that the M3 devices will likely be sufficient for most users, except for those with extremely demanding workloads.
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